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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/12/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Pharos Systems (“we”, “us”, or “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with blog.pharosystems.com.

Pharos Systems is a blog focused on privacy, technology, and digital sovereignty. Respect for user privacy is a foundational principle of this project, not an afterthought.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Pharos Systems Website: https://blog.pharosystems.com

Pharos Systems operates this Site for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Core Privacy Principles

This Site follows these principles:

  • Collect as little data as possible
  • Use data only for clearly defined purposes
  • Avoid tracking-based business models
  • Do not sell or trade personal data
  • Prefer transparency over complexity

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal data when you:

  • Contact us by email or contact form
  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if available)
  • Leave comments (if enabled)

This data may include:

  • Name or pseudonym
  • Email address
  • Message content

Providing this information is always optional.

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you access the Site, limited technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address (possibly anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring page
  • Date and time of access

This data is used solely for:

  • Security and abuse prevention
  • Diagnosing technical issues
  • Understanding general site usage

It is not used for profiling or advertising.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

The Site uses minimal cookies, if any.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Privacy-respecting analytics

The Site does not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies
  • Behavioral profiling technologies

Where required by law, cookie consent mechanisms are provided.

5. Analytics and Third-Party Services

The Site may rely on third-party service providers strictly necessary for operation, such as:

  • Hosting infrastructure
  • Email delivery services
  • Privacy-focused analytics tools

These providers are selected with care and are required to process data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Pharos Systems does not knowingly integrate services whose primary purpose is user surveillance or data resale.

6. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is used only to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Deliver requested communications
  • Maintain site security and stability
  • Improve content quality and relevance

Personal data is never:

  • Sold
  • Rented
  • Traded
  • Used for targeted advertising

Where applicable under GDPR or similar regulations, data processing is based on:

  • Consent — when you voluntarily provide data
  • Legitimate interest — for basic site operation and security
  • Legal obligation — where required by law

8. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact messages: until the matter is resolved
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Technical logs: retained for limited periods

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be made by contacting support@pharosystems.com

10. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting environments
  • Limited access to data
  • Avoidance of unnecessary data storage

No system is perfectly secure, but avoidable risks are actively minimized.

11. International Data Transfers

If personal data is processed outside your country of residence, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). No intentional collection of children’s data takes place.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or editorial changes. The “Last updated” date will be adjusted accordingly.

14. Contact

For any questions or requests, contact: support@pharosystems.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for transparency and informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.